Lawrence Edward Roell

Lawrence Edward Roell, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Age 89. He was born to the late Elmer J. & Elizabeth (nee Hoerst) Roell on the family farm on Kilby Road. He was one of 8 children to Elmer and Elizabeth. He married Lucille Schuman on August 30, 1952 and they had 12 children: Lois, Martha, Mary, Jerome, Joseph, Leo, Monica, Michael, Larry, Mark, Rose & Rita. Lawrence ran the farm and took each opportunity to be a teacher to his children. He showed them that God and faith must be the most important part of your life. He followed a quote that a nun taught him "God made each of us to know, love and serve Him in this life so that we can live with Him in eternal joy in heaven." He also showed and taught through example that family was equally important and that love was shared to all 12 children and their spouses, 30 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Lawrence also was dedicated, disciplined and hard working which all go hand in hand working on a farm and in every day life. His family and for all of those that knew him will miss his smile, wisdom, jokes, birthday greetings and playing a few hands of cards.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years: Lucille (nee Schuman) Roell; wonderful children: Lois (the late Keith) Grimme, Martha (Tom) Brown, Mary (Dale) Weber, Jerome (Melissa) Roell, Joseph (Laura) Roell, Monica (Henry) Burger, Michael (Mary Faith) Roell, Larry (Carrie) Roell, Mark (Beth) Roell, Rose (Larry) Kelhoffer, Rita (Thomas) Pohl; Loving grandchildren: Andrew (Lauren), Stephen (Jessica), T.J. (Samantha) Maryrose Brown, David (Ali) & Andrea Weber, Alison (Collin) Brown, Emily & Luke Roell, Teresa & Marybeth Burger, Ethan & Anna Roell, Sara, Alex, Megan, Jessica, & Evan Roell, Tim, Claire, Lucie, Rachel Roell, Jacob, Daniel, Rebecca, Adam & Lydia Kelhoffer, Olivia, Elena & Cecilia Pohl; 5 great grandchildren: Colin & August Brown, Lily & Leo Brown & Ben Weber; devoted siblings: Mary Vanderpohl, Ruth Huguenard, Bernice Roell, O.S.F.. Also loving uncle to numerous nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, son Leo Roell, and siblings: Jerome, Earl & Robert Roell, & Loretta Blankman.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 9 AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Harrison, OH. Burial will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery with Father Jeffrey Kemper officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. John Future Home Campaign or Right to Life. If you will be attending the visitation or mass give your donation to a funeral home representative. If you will not be attending the services then make your donation directly to one of the above charity's and mail your donation to Brater-Winter Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine Street, Harrison, OH 45030. The funeral home will notify the family of your donation and mail your donation with all of the others to the charity designated.

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Visitation

DEC 2. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
509 Harrison Ave.
Harrison, OH, 45030

Mass of Christian Burial

DEC 2. 12:00 PM (EST)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
509 Harrison Ave.
Harrison, OH, 45030

Graveside Service

DEC 2. 1:30 PM (EST)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
N. Hill Street
Harrison, OH, 45030

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